Is OINKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OINKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OINKS mean?
Oinks is a form of OINK.
- noun
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
- verb
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for OINKS
Single letters that turn OINKS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of OINKS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from OINKS
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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